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  • Oh Yeah, Betelgeuse Is Definitely Looking Weirder

    Oh Yeah, Betelgeuse Is Definitely Looking Weirder

    At this point, we’re all crossing our fingers that the dying star Betelgeuse will hurry up and explode already, because who doesn’t love a good show? The red giant star (visible in the constellation Orion) has been growing dimmer since late last year, leading many to speculate it could soon go supernova. Scientists operating the…


  • Ceres’ Bright Spots Are Changing

    Ceres’ Bright Spots Are Changing

    For over a year, Ceres’ bright spots have dazzled astronomers and the space-loving public alike. The glimmers became a little less mysterious in December, when we learned that they’re essentially giant piles of salt. But now, ground-based observations are adding another fascinating wrinkle to the story.